Video by joelsartore | Living in diverse forest types, the eastern screech owl naturally has one of the most varied diets of all North American owl species. Primary prey is region-specific, with these tiny raptors feeding on everything from insects, crayfish, and earthworms to songbirds, rodents, and amphibians. Hunting under the cover of darkness, screech owls will swoop down from their perch and capture prey, sometimes storing uneaten food items in tree cavities. This red phase screech owl was photographed wildlifecenteroftexas. To see more species featured in the Photo Ark follow me, joelsartore. #owl #screechowl #nocturnal #raptor #hunter #bird #animal #wildlife #PhotoArk